The USCIS filing fees for a K1 Fiance Visa and CR1 Marriage Visas are going up starting December 23, 2016. The new fees are as follows: I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance: $535 I-130 Petition for Alien Relative: $535 For a complete list of fees, go to www.uscis.gov. If you have any…
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What to do when your K1 Fiance Visa is denied
K1 Fiance visas can be denied at either the USCIS level or later at the US Embassy. In either case, a denial suggest that something is wrong with your application and you will likely need professional help to fix the problem. K1 Fiance visas that are denied by USCIS can be appealed.…
Same Sex Marriage Immigration Benefits For Fiancés And Spouses
Immigration benefits for same sex couples are now legal and our office is getting Fiance Visas and Marriage Visas approved for same sex couples from around the world! As you may have heard, same sex marriages are now legal in all 50 states and this makes getting married to a same sex partner…
Police Reports for K1 Fiance and Marriage Visas
Does my fiance or spouse need to get a Police Report to get a K1 Fiance or Marriage Visa? The answer is Yes. Every foreign fiancé or spouse who has applied for a K1 Fiance Visa or a Marriage Visa must apply for and obtain a police report from every country…
Passport Photos for K1 Fiance and CR1 Marriage Visas
USCIS requires a passport style photo for each K1 Fiancé and/or CR1 Marriage Visa application. The processing of your application may be delayed if you do not submit the proper type and size photo. Therefore, its important that the photo that you submit meets the visa requirements. I recommend that you use…
Children born during the K1 Fiance or CR1 Marriage Visa application process
Many of my clients who travel overseas to spend time with their fiancés or spouses while waiting on a K1 Fiance or CR1 Marriage Visa, become fathers. After all of the excitement, the question becomes…….What do I need to do so my child can travel to the US with my…
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the great people and families that I have met throughout the years. Every year I meet new people who are looking for Immigration help. All of my clients have meet someone special and were in need of a K1 Fiance Visa, CR1 Marriage…
The Financial documents needed to support an Affidavit of Support
Whether you are filing for a K1 Fiance Visa or a CR1 Marriage Visa, you will be required to file an Affidavit of Support and prove that you meet the income/asset requirements of a petitioner. For a Fiance Visa, you will be required to file Form I-134 Affidavit of Support.…
Quick facts to know about applying for a CR1 Marriage Visa
A CR1 Marriage Visa is used for spouses and relatives of a US Citizen or Legal permanent Resident. To obtain a CR1 Marriage Visa, the US Citizen must file form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. The current edition is dated 12/19/2012. Some previous editions are still accepted. File your forms and documents with…
Affidavits Of Support for The K1 Fiance and CR1 Marriage Visa
The Petitioner for a K1 Fiance Visa or CR1 Marriage visa must submit an Affidavit of Support as a part of the application process. For the K1 Fiance Visa, the Petitioner must submit his or her Affidavit of Support on form I-134. Whereas the Affidavit of Support used for a CR1 Marriage…